How To Fix SDS_COMMON007 - Cannot open file; exception &1 occurred

SDS_COMMON007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDS_COMMON -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Cannot open file; exception &1 occurred

What causes this issue?

The system cannot open or change the following file: &V2&

System Response

The processing for this file is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check if the user has sufficient rights to create or change files with
the selected path.

Procedure for System Administrators

The exception &V1& has the following meaning:
OPEN_FAILED: The initial creation of the file failed.
OPEN_FOR_UPDATE_FAILED: The file opening failed at a certain position,
the sequential appending to the file could not be continued.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDS_COMMON007 - Cannot open file; exception &1 occurred ?

  The SAP error message SDS_COMMON007 with the description "Cannot open file; exception &1 occurred" typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing a file that the system is trying to read or write. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data import/export, file processing, or when accessing external files.
  Possible Causes:
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or directory.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing access.
  File Format: The file format may not be compatible with the expected format for the operation being performed.
  Disk Space: There may be insufficient disk space on the server where the file is located.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity